Description |
1 online resource (xv, 256 pages) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-245) and index. |
Contents |
Part I: Boom. The platinum age ; The greatest bubble in history ; Global imbalances ; Clever money ; Greed -- Part II: Bust. Things fall apart ; Economic collapse ; Bailout ; Depression economics -- Part III: Aftermath. Growth after the rampage ; The elephant's footprints ; Chaining the elephant ; Private interests, public good. |
Summary |
Takes us through the recent boom and the global imbalances that led to the bust. Presents a whole-world view of reasons for the downturn, from good, old-fashioned green and rampant speculation, to the imbalances in global capital flows. Also sets out how we might seek order in the wreckage. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Global Financial Crisis (2008-2009) |
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Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009.
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Business cycles -- History -- 21st century.
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Business cycles. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
21st century |
Subject |
Recessions -- History -- 21st century.
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Recessions. |
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Credit -- United States.
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Credit. |
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United States. |
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Climatic changes -- Economic aspects.
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Climatic changes -- Economic aspects. |
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United States -- Economic policy.
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Economic policy. |
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United States -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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Economic conditions. |
Chronological Term |
2000-2099 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Added Author |
Llewellyn-Smith, David.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Garnaut, Ross. Great crash of 2008. Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Publishing, 2009 9780522857023 (OCoLC)423345257 |
ISBN |
9780522860016 (electronic book) |
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052286001X (electronic book) |
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9780522857023 |
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0522857027 |
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